Arrest Report – Thursday – March 5, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, March 5, 2026:

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Summerville Man Arrested on Criminal Trespass Damage Charge

Summerville Police responded to a reported break-in and property damage call on Friday, February 20, 2026, at a home on Cleghorn Street, according to an incident report.

The victim told officers the suspect forced open the front door and caused damage inside the residence, including overturning a bed. A witness also reported seeing the suspect leave the scene and “peel out” of the yard.

Police say the suspect, Jeffrey Garner, age 56, was later located at his residence on West Halls Valley Road at around 9:00 p.m. and was taken into custody. He was transported to the Chattooga County Jail.

In the report, the suspect reportedly admitted entering the home and overturning the bed, saying he went to the residence to confront the victim and she was not home.

Garner was charged with Criminal Trespass and booked into the Chattooga County Jail.

Arrest Report – Tuesday – February 24, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, February 24, 2026:

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Summerville Woman Arrested for DUI After Vehicle Found in Ditch

A Summerville woman was arrested on charges of Driving Under the Influence after officers responded to a vehicle partially lodged in a ditch near Circle K on February 10, 2026, according to a Summerville Police Department incident report.

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Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report Details Felony Firearms and Drug Charges

The Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office has released details surrounding the arrest of Reginald DeAnthony Jones, age 33, following a traffic stop in the City of Summerville earlier this month.

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Arrest Report – Thursday – February 12, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, February 12, 2026:

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Arrest Report – Tuesday – January 27, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, January 27, 2026:

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County Inmate Stabbed With A Pencil Repeatedly

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A Chattooga County Jail inmate was hospitalized last week after being repeatedly stabbed with a pencil during an altercation inside the facility, according to Sheriff Mark Schrader.

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GBI Arrests Zentell Communications Owner in Chattooga County Investigation; Sheriff Says No Further Arrests Expected

Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader says the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was brought in last year after concerns were raised about county financial accounts, and that investigation has now resulted in an arrest tied to the Zentell Communications project.

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Chattooga County Jail Spending Tops $1 Million, Sheriff Reports

Spending at the Chattooga County Jail has surpassed $1 million, a costly milestone now drawing closer attention from county leaders and taxpayers. Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader reported the figure as officials continue to monitor rising detention costs and their impact on the county budget.

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